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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.09, 227.92 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.09, 227.92 and 74.97 is: 112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.09 : 227.92 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.09/227.92 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.09x = 227.92 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.09x = 17,086.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,086.97/152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.35

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